Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed he served in the I

he served in the I

)k Marine (this Naval rank  corresponded in rank to colonel in the land forces) Alois Schusterschitz

enamel repair to right obverse arm

who was the Adjutant of the camp

Simulated stag horn grips embedded on either side and held in place via two rivets

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed he served in the I(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronze; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a shortened period original ribbon; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939 in raised numbering; measuring 49. 84 mm (w) x